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In a bipartisan vote of 335 to 91, Congress passed a measure that cuts $4 billion in federal spending, but it is good only until March 18.

The plan, containing sweeping austerity and reform proposals, receives support from 11 of the 18 members on the bipartisan commission, but 14 votes were needed to require Congress to consider it.

The man who may soon tie President Barack Obama's legislative agenda into knots touts his own ability to cross party lines to get things done.

Republican Senator Bob Corker said Thursday he believes a "solid bipartisan bill" on financial regulatory reform will emerge from Congress despite the partisan rhetoric dominating the debate.